54978 ZIP Code — Tilleda, WI

Shawano County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 54978 is located in Tilleda, Wisconsin, within Shawano County. It covers approximately 3.64 square miles and serves a population of 83 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 715.

population

3.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

54978 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 54978

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 54978. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tilleda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

54948 Leopolis (0.5 mi) 54928 Caroline (3.4 mi) 54128 Gresham (7.5 mi) 54950 Marion (8.5 mi) 54486 Tigerton (9.9 mi) 54166 Shawano (10.5 mi) 54929 Clintonville (11.7 mi) 54416 Bowler (12.3 mi) 54499 Wittenberg (13.5 mi) 54150 Neopit (15.6 mi) 54135 Keshena (16.2 mi) 54922 Bear Creek (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	83
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	3.64 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.7861
Longitude	-88.8787
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	715

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$102,500

Median household income

$39,273

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	21.7%
18 and over	65	78.3%
65 and over	15	18.1%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.6%

Two or more races 17.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Group	Count	%
White	67	73.6%
Two or more races	16	17.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8	8.8%

Household income

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	32.1%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	25.0%
Median income	$102,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 25.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.4%
Renter occupied	3.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.9%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	42.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	32.1%
4 bedrooms	35.7%
5+ bedrooms	14.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	35.7%
Wood	57.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24	85.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4	14.3%
Households with children under 18	7	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	35.7%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	24.2%
Married	84.4%	75.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 34.4%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	66.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	4	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.8%

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Agriculture & mining 17.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Construction 5.1%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	35.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.5%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	17.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.6%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	30.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	13.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.7%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	76	91.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	83	100.0%
Born in same state	75	90.4%
Born in different state	73	88.0%
Foreign born	8	9.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 54978

What city is ZIP code 54978 in?

ZIP code 54978 is primarily assigned to Tilleda, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 54978 in?

ZIP code 54978 falls within Shawano County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 54978 have a large veteran population?

31% of civilians in ZIP code 54978 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 54978 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 54978 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 54978 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 54978 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 54978?

The median household income in ZIP code 54978 is $102,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 54978 in?

ZIP code 54978 observes the CST timezone.